Bucks Blast!

BUCHANAN, MI - Buchanan Community Schools is delighted to announce that Buchanan High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department has been awarded a $100,000 61C Equipment Grant. This significant grant will empower the CTE Department to make substantial enhancements to its programs, offering students an enriched and hands-on learning experience.

The grant, totaling just over $100,000, will be allocated towards acquiring essential equipment tailored to specific CTE programs, ensuring that students receive state-of-the-art resources to prepare them for real-world challenges. The following items are among those slated for acquisition:

• Automotive Technology:

• A new four-post lift for enhanced practical learning and automotive skills development.

  
  

• Business Management Administration:

• An Interactive SmartBoard to facilitate dynamic and engaging classroom sessions.

  
  

• CISCO (Computer Information Systems and Networking):

• Industry-Specific Smart Racks to provide students with hands-on experience in networking.

  
  

• Cosmetology:

• Electrical Kits and Shear Sets to bolster practical training in cosmetology.

  
  

• Digital Multimedia:

• Large scale printer to support high-quality and large-format printing for multimedia projects.

  
  

• Sports Medicine:

• Interactive Anatomage Table for a cutting-edge learning experience in sports medicine.

  
  

This grant is a testament to Buchanan High School's commitment to providing students with access to top-notch resources that will prepare them for success in their chosen career paths. The CTE Department looks forward to implementing these improvements, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence.

Superintendent Patricia Robinson and CTE Director, Mark Frey expressed their gratitude, stating, "This grant is a game-changer for our CTE Department. It allows us to elevate our programs and ensure that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their future careers."

National Reading Month presents a crucial chance to promote daily reading habits and cultivate a passion for books among children across the country. With over 25 million children in the U.S. requiring assistance to attain proficient reading skills, there exists a barrier hindering their academic success, participation in various life domains, and fulfillment of aspirations. Reading, an enjoyable activity with numerous advantages, transcends age barriers. It serves as a fundamental aspect of both education and professional growth, while also offering immediate and enduring health benefits like enhanced cognitive abilities, memory, vocabulary, empathy, and reduced stress levels.

Linked below are resources for families to promote reading:

Reading is Fundamental

Celebrate Reading Month with Your Family

Sesame Workshop

Union Coffee House & Cafe, 115 E. Front Street, located downtown Buchanan

Karin Falkenstein, Buchanan Special Education Supervisor

269-695-8442

Early On

Early On® is an early intervention system that provides services for children ages 0-3 years of age with developmental delays and/or disabilities.

The first years of a child's life are very important, but children grow and learn at different rates. If that little voice inside your head is telling you that something isn't "quite right" with your baby or toddler, don't wait to reach out for help.

Don't wait to see if your little one "outgrows" your concern. Put your mind at ease, and get your child the help he or she may need by calling today!

Program Details

How can Early On® help?

Early On® is a system of services for families of children 0-3 years, who have a health condition or a developmental delay.

The system includes a collection of activities, supports, services and resources provided by many different agencies and programs including schools, public health, mental health, social services and more.

Early On® helps you find the individualized support that your child and family needs. If an evaluation shows that your child needs help, we'll tell you how and where to get it at no cost.

Who can receive Early On® services?

Early On® is available to any Berrien County family with a child from age 0-3 who has a developmental delay or an established medical condition.

What is a developmental delay?

A developmental delay is seen when a child’s rate of growth and learning is different from that of most children the same age.

A developmental delay may be in one of the following areas:

· Thinking

· Talking

· Hearing

· Seeing

· Moving

· Taking care of basic needs

· Responding to others

Developmental Milestones

Each baby goes through developmental stages but remember, no two children develop and grow at exactly the same pace.

The guide below lists a few things you can look for as you watch your child's growth and development. If you have questions or concerns about how your child is growing or developing, you may want to talk to your child's doctor or complete an online referral.

By 2 months your baby should...

· Hold head erect, bobbing when supported in sitting position

· Imitate or respond with occasional smile to smiling person

· Follows a moving person with their eyes

· Vocalize

· Move both legs and arms equally well

By 4 months your baby should...

· Have good head control

· Roll from side to side

· Begin reaching

· Laugh aloud

· Take objects, such as a rattle, when held near hand

· Follow moving objects when held in sitting position

· Enjoy play

By 6 months your baby should...

· Sit with a little help

· Roll from back to stomach

· Support weight; bounce activity

· Babble - more than 2 sounds

· Hold 1 toy and reach for another

By 9 months your baby should...

· Sit alone - change position without falling

· Creep or crawl on all fours

· Express affection

· Hold 2 objects at the same time

· Say mama/dada

· Show fear of strangers

By 12 months your baby should...

· Pull self up to standing - may take steps with support

· Pick things up with thumb and 1 finger

· Put toy in another

· Give toy on request

· Give affection

· Follow simple directions accompanied by gestures

· Say 2 or 3 words

By 2 years your toddler should...

· Kick a large ball

· Turn pages of a book

· Imitate housework

· Ask for items by name

· Recognize familiar pictures and know if it is upside down

· Use 2 or 3 words together, such as "more juice"

By 3 years your toddler should...

· Walk up stairs

· Stand momentarily on 1 foot

· Jump up with both feet

· Feed themselves

· Put on a coat with help

· Verbalize toilet needs

Questions?

Contact Patrick Conley
Supervisor of Birth to Three Services for Berrien County at Berrien RESA
269-471-7725 ext. 3384
Fax: 269-473-1113

National Women's History Month honors the successes and sacrifices of U.S. women. It dates to March 8, 1857, when hundreds of women from New York City garment and textile factories rallied to protest harsh working conditions.

Women's History

Women's Census Facts

National Geographic Kids

At BCS, we value the passion and efforts of our staff members who strive to make our district a great place to learn and work. Click below to nominate a district staff member who goes above and beyond for our kids and community!

We pledge our best efforts to make Buchanan Community Schools a premier school district, and we strive to create safe, welcoming, engaging, and innovative schools that develop all students’ academic, athletic, artistic, and social growth. We take pride in our community and we appreciate the support of our stakeholders! Thank you!

But we do realize that sometimes something might not go right, or you might have a question about what we do or how we do it. We welcome that communication, and we will work to solve your issue for you as efficiently as we can.

In order to do that, we ask that you follow our Chain of Command process shown in the diagram. On the left side of the process chart, you will see the common areas of district programming, and then following to the right would be the next step(s) in the Chain of Command for that district program area. Please start by contacting the staff member listed in the second box of each program area. The contact information for our leadership staff members with responsibility for addressing concerns is listed at the top of the diagram. Other contact information for building staff is available on our website in the “Staff Directory” section of each building’s web page. It is expected that most issues should be able to be resolved at these initial steps in the Chain of Command.

Buchanan Community Schools is a school district located in Buchanan, Michigan. In 2020, Buchanan was named the Nicest City in America and is known for its community concerts and parades. Buchanan Community Schools has over 1500 students and over 200 employees. The school district has four schools based on grade bands, Ottawa- PreK-1, Moccasin-2-4, Buchanan Middle School 5-7, and Buchanan High School 8-12.

Email: probinson@buchananschools.com
Website: https://www.buchananschools.com/
Location: 401 West Chicago Street, Buchanan, MI, USA
Phone: 269-695-8401
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To develop responsible, resilient, creative citizens capable of succeeding in a global society.